Namaskar, I am Debjani, from Kolkata, and Ashok Vihar has quietly become my second home. I miss the trams and the sweet shops but I have found a great little place for mishti doi here.

I sing a bit, mostly Tagore, and I paint when I need to think. Adda, the long, wandering chat, is my favourite sport, and I can talk about films, football or philosophy equally well. Durga Puja is my favourite time of year, and I still dress in a red-bordered white saree for it, even here, with a pot of sweets within reach.

I like guests with curiosity and a good sense of humour. Offer me a cup of tea, a thoughtful question and some music and I will be a lively, affectionate companion.